A Thumbs Up for Fall Festival’s Activities Downtown
Fall Festival is an annual October event in Hopkins County. But that doesn’t mean that Fall Festival fun can’t be summer fun too! As a fundraiser, Festival board president Tracy Dennis and her committee are planning the “Splish Splash Water Bash” in downtown Sulphur Springs on Saturday July 15th., bringing a huge 28-foot-tall “Purple Crush” water slide and a 70-foot long Hawaiian Dual Slip n Slide. These will be set up on the north side of the downtown square in front of Alliance Bank, closing off that...
read moreAffiliated Driving Class Well Attended at Seniors Center
15 people took advantage of the Affiliated Driving Class at the Senior Citizens Center on Thursday, June 29th. Henry Barber, Instructor gives an interesting class that is good for Ticket Dismissal or a 10% Discount on your Liability Insurance. The discount is good for 3 years. The next class will be held in the Fall. Everyone is welcome to take the class. It is not just for Senior Citizens. Contact Karon Weatherman, Director, at 903-885-1661 or drop by 150 MLK Drive in Sulphur Springs.
read moreLone Star Heritage Quilt Guild Planning Quilt Show!
At the monthly meeting of the Lone Star Heritage Quilt Guild on June 26, 2017, about 60 persons, members and guests, were in attendance. Men are welcome, but only two were present. Everyone of any age who is interested in quilts and quilting is welcome at the meetings, held on the fourth Monday of each month at the Senior Citizen’s Center in Sulphur Springs. A delightful pot luck meal is often a feature of the meetings and this one was no exception. as most quilters are usually also good cooks! The program was presented by Paris, Texas...
read more13 year old collecting for Deputies
If you have any questions or comments or wish to donate or purchase a T-Shirt, call or email Silvia Reyes at (903) 569-3711 or [email protected].
read moreCelebrate July 4 With a Cookout at VFW Post #8560
Everyone is invited to the Sulphur Springs VFW Post Home on Tuesday July 4 between 1 pm and 3:30 pm for a hamburger and hot dog cookout. Serving will take place inside the banquet hall. The post home is located at 1 Veterans Drive, located on East Industrial Drive along I-30 next to BEF Foods. VFW Post #8560 has a rich tradition of serving veterans, military families and the local community.
read more“”How to Protect Your Identity” Program at Sr’s Center
A large crowd gathered at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen’s Center on Wednesday, June 28th to learn how to protect themselves from Identity Theft. Employees from Alliance Bank gave the Program and were on hand to answer a lot of questions that were brought up by those in attendance. Charlotte Crump, CRA officer at Alliance Bank presented the program. Information was given about several ways on how to protect your identity and what to do if someone does steal your identity. The presenters made sure the those in attendance knew the...
read moreIce Cream Freeze Off at the Senior Citizens Center
There are only 11 Entries so far for the Homemade Ice Cream for the Freeze Off on Thursday, July 13th. However, there are spots for 7 more entries. If you would like to enter the contest please email or call Karon Weatherman. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd 3rd and 4th Places. Entries so far include: Marcie Gammill, Abaccus – Banana Nut Leanetta Pryor, Hopkins Place- Adam Whitson, KSST – Malted Vanilla Ice Cream Stacey Wetzel, CIMA Hospice – Butterfinger Michelle/Judith, Wesley House – Jo Alice McCue – Banana...
read more“A Taste of Style” Ladies Event at The Oaks
“The Oaks”, a new bed and breakfast venue located near downtown Sulphur Springs hosted the “Taste of Style” ladies event on Tuesday June 27, to showcase local food, beauty and fashion merchants. Tours of the two-story home-turned-business were given prior to the start of the program. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and baths, and downstairs a large dining/meeting area, kitchen and breakfast area. Decks open off both levels to add seating and entertaining space. Marlene DeYong, owner of Marlene’s Sass and Class...
read moreFinal Details on July 1 Independence Concert by NETSO!
On behalf of Northeast Texas Symphony Orchestra, League President Maleta Reynolds and trumpeter Kelley Fletcher guested on the Morning Show with Enola Gay to share final details on Saturday’s huge concert and fireworks event in the downtown district of Sulphur Springs. The public will want to know that the Trolley will be providing free transportation to and from parking areas around the square. Trolley riders will be dropped off and picked up at the corner of Main St. and Oak Ave. in front of First Baptist Church. The trolley is...
read moreDinner Bell Menu For June 28, 2017
Dinner Bell Menu for June 28th, 2017 FRIENDS OF DINNER BELL is this week’s wonderful Community Partner. The Menu: Chicken Enchilada Casserole Mexican Rice Beans Picco de Gallo Corn Tortillas and Butter Mississippi Apple Walnut Cake Tea or Water Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX.
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